Patient Questions

Braces & TMD

By digdev on January 9, 2021
Tooth movement after braces is caused by destructive grinding. Braces/Invisalign are not treatment for moderate/severe Jaw Joint Damage TMD damage requires stability before orthodontist can position teeth Ortho Retainers resist mild-moderate grind-clench, but destructive grinders need Orthotic Orthodontics refers to brackets, braces, Invisalgn, and or orthognathic surgery to reposition teeth to be in harmony –function--esthetics […]
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Unexplained Facial Pain Explained

By digdev on June 23, 2015
Pain, a sore spot or discomfort are never pleasant, but it can be a little unsettling if it’s unexplained facial pain, or if you believe that you have no good reason for discomfort. Dr. Keith A. Yount at Raleigh Facial Pain Center in Raleigh, NC stresses the importance of having access to a board-certified, residency-trained […]
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Why jaw pain after Dental Procedure?

By digdev on May 20, 2015
Are you experiencing complications after dental treatment or a procedure? Maybe your bridge, crown, gums or tooth are not allowing you to chew normally or you’re experiencing abnormal sensitivity? While some short-term side effects are normal, prolonged post-op dental pain can be problematic. Normal Responses to Dental Treatment & Oral Surgery Whether you have a […]
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Doctor or Dentist Referral Request

By digdev on May 15, 2015
Is your patient struggling with frequent toothaches w/o infection, difficulty chewing, frequent earaches w/o infection, or frequent tension headaches?     Refer for assistance with diagnosis ! Have you tried mouthguards, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants and soft diets?          Refer to treat cause pain ! Frustrated nothing is working and your patient needs a […]
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Trigeminal Neuralgia looks like toothache ?

By digdev on May 6, 2015
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is one of the most common causes of facial pain. Also called tic douloureux, it is a condition that is characterized by intermittent, shooting pain in the face. Trigeminal neuralgia affects the trigeminal nerve, which sends impulses of touch, pain, pressure, and temperature to the brain from the face, jaw, gums, forehead, […]
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Sudden Jaw Pain: What It Means & How to Deal With It

By digdev on April 29, 2015
Have you ever woken up one morning with intense jaw pain and wondered where it came from? Is it hard to eat even the simplest foods, like macaroni and cheese, without dealing with pain in your jaw? Raleigh Facial Pain Center is here to tell you about sudden jaw pain and how you can manage […]
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